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What Type Is Your Blog?

April 13, 2009 by Joanna Slan

Have you ever taken a “personality” test? Was it accurate? The Myers-Briggs tests and the Personal Styles quiz were developed after WWII when people all over the world, reeling from the horror of the Nazi regime, wondered, “What kind of person can do such things?” Various scientists and sociologists scrambled for answers.

Now Myers-Briggs offers a new twist–they are analyzing blogs at http://www.typealyzer.com/

As I understand it, this is a project dedicated to the research about how the language reflects our psychological type, and thus our motivations and interests. The fundamental idea is that everyone of us use different personas or social roles at different moments. The major research aim of this project is to find and describe patterns in what interests different personas in terms of opinions, brands, media content etc.

So I decided to run the various blogs I’m part of through the gaunlet. Here’s what I found:

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Joanna Campbell Slan http://JoannaSlan.blogspot.com (My “personal” blog which is geared to writing, marketing and promotion tips.)

ISTP – The Mechanics

The independent and problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment and are highly skilled at seeing and fixing what needs to be fixed. They generally prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts. The Mechanics enjoy working together with other independent and highly skilled people and often like seek fun and action both in their work and personal life. They enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters.

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Killer Hobbies Blog http://killerhobbies.blogspot.com (The blog I started with Deb Baker and now share with five other mystery writers–Camille Minichino/Margaret Grace, Monica Ferris, Linda O. Johnston, Terri Thayer, and Betty Hechtman–who focus on hobbies and pastimes.)

ESFP – The Performers

The entertaining and friendly type. They are especially attuned to pleasure and beauty and like to fill their surroundings with soft fabrics, bright colors and sweet smells. They live in the present moment and don

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Analyzer, blog, marketing, Myers Briggs, personality

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  1. Beth Groundwater says

    April 12, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Hi Joanna,
    I ran my blog, http://bethgroundwater.blogspot.com/ , through the analyzer and it came up as:

    “ESTP – The Doers

    The active and playful type. They are especially attuned to people and things around them and often full of energy, talking, joking and engaging in physical out-door activities.

    The Doers are happiest with action-filled work which craves their full attention and focus. They might be very impulsive and more keen on starting something new than following it through. They might have a problem with sitting still or remaining inactive for any period of time.”

    It’s probably a good assessment of me, too. I’m happiest when I have a super-long to-do list, like now when I’m planning a virtual tour in May and an actual road tour in June for the release of my second mystery, To Hell in a Handbasket. I do stay physically active, though. However, one thing didn’t fit. I am a closure seeker, and when I start something, I follow it through to the end.

  2. Joanna Campbell Slan says

    April 12, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Beth, I’m with you on the closure. My husband is the opposite–he will gladly change ANYTHING at the last minute. We traveled through Europe for six weeks without any reservations. He made them all the night before. He says I need to be more spontaneous. Ahem!

    I’ve always admired your high energy. Interesting to see how your blog analysis went.

  3. Chester Campbell says

    April 15, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    My personal blog, http://chestercampbell.blogspot.com, came up a Doer. I agree with you and Beth on the follow-through. But, like your husband, I don’t always plan too far ahead. I credit that to my newspaper background of working against deadlines.

    My group blog, Murderous Musings, showed up as The Mechanics.

  4. Joanna Campbell Slan says

    April 15, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    Very interesting, Chester. I’m looking forward to having you as our guest tomorrow!

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